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Sunday, November 1

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews and Ballot Proposals

Candidates interested in doing an interview can reach out to [email protected] for more info.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Circuit Court Judge: Victoria King and Lisa Marie Neilson

The candidates for this non-partisan position are:  Victoria King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Video Interviews with Candidates for Probate Court Judge: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark

The candidates for this non-partisan position are: Elisabeth Dery and Jessica Ann Hallmark.

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Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interviews: Oakland Community College OCC Trustee

In the race for Oakland Community College OCC Trustee there are seven people running for two seats

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Proposals on the Ballot Across Oakland County 

In addition to choosing candidates for federal, state, county and local offices, voters across Oakland County have ballot proposals to...

Oakland County 115Nov 1

2026 Candidate Interview: Robin McGregor for Oakland Community College Trustee

Robin McGregor is among the candidates running for Oakland County College Trustee. 

Oakland County 115Nov 1

Oakland County Dog License Renewals Begin Nov. 1 

Dog owners must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate when purchasing or renewing a license.

Friday, October 23

Oakland County 115Oct 23

Village of Holly Seeks Redevelopment Proposals for Former Industrial Property at 400 Elm Street

Developers interested in submitting proposals have until Nov. 30, 2026. Written questions are due Nov. 20.

Tuesday, October 20

Oakland County 115Oct 20

Oakland County Times Publisher Crystal Proxmire Reaches 1,000th Candidate Interview Milestone

More than a decade later, the project has grown to include candidates from communities throughout Oakland County and beyond.

Sunday, October 18

Oakland County 115Oct 18

Video: OCBA Candidate Forum for Judge of 51st District Court in Waterford

The Oakland County Circuit Court candidate forum took place on June 24. Watch the recording of the forum and learn more about each candidate

Oakland County 115Oct 18

Nov. 6 – Gold and Glitz Gala to Support Holly Dickens Festival

The gala offers an opportunity for community members and supporters to come together in celebration of Holly's holiday traditions while...

Thursday, October 15

Oakland County 115Oct 15

Halloween and Fall Events Across Oakland County

Halloween is just around the corner, and communities throughout Oakland County have plenty of ways to celebrate!

Wednesday, October 14

Oakland County 115Oct 14

New Crosswalk in Downtown Ortonville Pays Adorable Homage to Firefighters, and Dogs

These are the delightful images you will see in a crosswalk when you visit downtown Ortonville.

Tuesday, October 13

Oakland County 115Oct 13

Students Across Oakland County Invited to Apply for Student AI Advisory Council

The council will give students a place to talk openly about how artificial intelligence is showing up in their lives, consider the...

Thursday, October 8

Oakland County 115Oct 8

Andy’s Place in Downtown Holly Celebrates Grand Reopening Oct. 10, Four Years After Fire UPDATED

Following the grand reopening, Andy’s Place will begin regular business hours on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Saturday, October 3

Oakland County 115Oct 3

Holly, Orion Twp, Ortonville, and Royal Oak Honored with America in Bloom National Awards

The awards were announced during America in Bloom’s annual Symposium & Awards Celebration, held Sept. 24-26 in the Washington, D.C. area.

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